Many couples trying for a baby who
struggle to conceive often go down the medical route and opt for expensive IVF
treatment. But it’s proven that eating the correct foods could be just as
effective and a lot more affordable. Whether it is the woman or the man with a
fertility problem, if you are trying to conceive, it is essential that both
partners try to eat as healthily as possible. Trying to conceive is a
frustrating process but there are things you can do to increase your chance of
success.
Smoking, drinking heavily, certain
medications prescription or otherwise, can sometimes have an undesirable impact
on fertility. An unhealthy lifestyle, poor diet and lack of physical activity
will also reduce your chances of conceiving. A diet rich in essential vitamins
and minerals will ensure that you have a greater chance of conceiving
successfully. For maximum sperm
production and effective hormone function, you need a diet rich in essential
vitamins and minerals, by making sure to include these foods in your diet it
will dramatically increase your fertility;
Whole Grains
Complex carbohydrates like brown rice,
whole wheats and oats are rich in Vitamins B and E. These vitamins boost
healthy sperm production, cell reproduction and help to maintain hormone
balance.
Red peppers,
carrots, oatmeal, dried apricots
A Vitamin A deficiency can lower fertility
and affect sperm motility, by eating foods with a large Vitamin A content such
as red peppers, carrots, oatmeal and dried apricots it will help to produce
healthy sperm and improve the movement.
Peas, cooked
tomatoes, asparagus and strawberries
The vitamin C found in these foods aid the
motility and viability (the speed and how efficiently the sperm swim). The
antioxidants also help to increase sperm count by helping to decrease the
amount of harmful free radicals in the body.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are full of zinc and
essential fatty acids that boost the reproduction system. It is recommended to
eat or add half a cup of Pumpkin seeds a day to your food to achieve the full
benefit.
Avocado
Avocado is a potent antioxidant that
improves the quality and quantity of sperm. It is one of the richest natural sources
of Vitamin E and unsaturated fats which is vital for healthy hormone functioning.
Full Fat Dairy
Products
It may seem like an unhealthy choice but
the abundant supply of calcium in full fat dairy products are great for healthy
strong bones, the blood and the nervous system. Making full fat milk an
effective way of boosting fertility.
Honey
Honey is a very well-known fertility booster; it
is naturally rich in amino acids and minerals that keeps your reproductive
system functioning normally making you more fertile.
